Early administration of anticoagulants is recommended to improve survival and minimize mutilation in purpura fulminans.
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May support early anticoagulation in purpura fulminans; leaves open confirmation in prospective studies.
SUMMARY. —A case of purpura fulminans with survival is reported. The pathogenesis of this rare and usually fatal disease is discussed with special reference to its therapeutic implications. Anticoagulants should be administered at the earliest possible stage if life is to be saved and mutilation minimized.
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